presence

pres|ence [ `prezəns ] noun ***

1. ) uncount the existence of someone or something in a particular place:

Mr. Reese didn't even acknowledge my presence.

the presence of: a device for detecting the presence of submarines

a ) in someone's presence or in the presence of someone in the same place as someone:

The document is valid only if it is signed in the presence of a witness.

b ) make your presence felt to have a powerful effect or influence on other people or a situation:

The new man in the Russian government already appears to be making his presence felt.

2. ) singular or uncount an impressive appearance or an impressive way of behaving or speaking:

He was a man of tremendous presence.

3. ) singular workers or products that a company has in a particular place:

The Japanese have established a strong presence in the industry.

Acquiring this company will strengthen our presence in Europe.

a ) a group of people, especially soldiers or the police, who are in a place for a particular purpose:

We intend to maintain a presence in the country until there is peace.

military/police presence: There is still a large U.S. military presence in the region.

4. ) count usually singular a person or spirit that you cannot see but that you feel is with you in a place:

an evil presence